Pre requisites of IIBA Certification

Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)

This level provides individuals with a certificate that recognizes individuals entering the field of business analysis.

Eligibility Requirements

No previous BA work experience required

21 hours ofprofessional development in the last 4 years

Agreement with theECBA™ Code of Conduct.

Certification of Competency in Business Analysis(CCBA)

The Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) designation is a professional certification for business analysis practitioners who want to be recognized for their expertise and skills by earning formal recognition. With at least 3750 hours of hands-on business analysis experience, they have developed essential BA skills.

CCBA® recipients are recognized for the investment they have already made in their business analysis careers, and include professionals working in the role of:
•Business analysis
•Systems analysis
•Requirements analysis or management
•Process improvement
•Consulting

To apply for the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis exam and earn the CCBA® designation, a business analyst will need to be knowledgeable in all six knowledge areas of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) knowledge areas, with proficiency in at least two. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Minimum 3750 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK® Guide in the last seven years
•Minimum 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas
•Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
•Minimum high school education or equivalent
•Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional TM (CBAP®) recipient
•Signed Code of Conduct

Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM (CBAP)

The Certified Business Analysis Professional lTM (CBAP) designation is a professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis experience. With at least 7500 hours of hands-on BA experience, CBAP® recipients are the elite, senior members of the BA community.

CBAP® recipients are experts in identifying the business needs of an organization in order to determine the best solutions. More and more companies are recognizing the CBAP® designation and the value and expertise these professionals bring to their organizations.

You will want to consider the many professional benefits of earning the CBAP® certification if you have an advanced level of knowledge and experience and are working in any of the following roles:
•Business analysis
•Systems analysis
•Requirements analysis or management
•Process improvement
•Consulting

To earn the CBAP® certification, applicants must meet the following criteria:
•Minimum 7500 hours of BA work experience aligned with A Guide to the Business Analysis Book of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) in the last 10 years
•Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas
•Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
•Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) recipient
•Signed code of conduct